FS Yield Estimator vs SeedMetrics
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FS Yield Estimator
Calculate estimated crop yields directly on your iOS device. Input key metrics like ear kernel length and girth, plant population, and kernels per bushel. The app also uses GPS to georeference each estimation for advanced reporting.
- Estimate crop yields
- Input ear kernel length and girth
- Calculate plant population
- Determine kernels per bushel
- Georeference estimations with GPS
- Advanced online reporting for FS members
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The FS Yield Estimator application brings complex yield calculations to your iOS device. With its easy to use interface, you will be calculating your estimated yield in no time capturing ear kernel length and girth, plant population, and kernels per bushel. In addition, using your device's GPS, the FS Yield Estimator can georeference each estimation. FS members can take advantage of advanced reporting and trend analysis tools available online through our web application.
SeedMetrics
This application uses AI-powered image processing to accurately count seeds and determine their weight. It streamlines operations for the seed industry by providing real-time, objective data without requiring specialized machinery. The system ensures traceability and facilitates efficient decision-making for various seed types.
- AI-powered image processing
- Accurate kernel counting
- Weight of a thousand seeds (PMS) calculation
- Supports corn, sorghum, soybeans, and vegetables
- Real-time data and traceability
- No machinery required
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SeedMetrics is a highly accurate kernel counting system designed to meet the demands of the seed industry, both in laboratory and field settings. With image processing powered by artificial intelligence, the application performs kernel counts on ears and loose kernels, eliminating the need for machinery. Capable of handling a variety of seeds, including corn, sorghum, soybeans, and vegetables, to determine the PMS (weight of a thousand seeds), the system provides real-time information, facilitating more objective and efficient decision-making, while ensuring traceability. SeedMetrics is essential for optimizing operations in the seed industry. • Tailored for the seed industry. • Precise and objective counting. • Process digitalization. • No need for assets, investments, or maintenance. • Records weight, batch, contract, and other information along with the count and photo. • Possible integration with ERP.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SeedMetrics at 5.0 against FS Yield Estimator's 3.0. SeedMetrics also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). FS Yield Estimator's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SeedMetrics holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FS Yield Estimator has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
FS Yield Estimator ships an update every 4 months, SeedMetrics monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FS Yield Estimator | SeedMetrics |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (5 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GROWMARK, Inc. | SeedMetrics |
Customer experience
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In-app purchases
FS Yield Estimator
No in-app purchases
SeedMetrics
No in-app purchases
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